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Some have been published in magazines including Marie-Claire (Malaysia), Positive Health, Kindred Spirit and Counselling News
I LOVE your article, Claire! I’m starting to get it why drama is good for you, though my first block would be overcoming my crippling stage fright! Your article is well-written and makes so much sense…..I had wondered why so many comedians suffered from depression!
S.W. (Artist)
Hi Claire, Just writing to say thank you so much for all your articles,they always manage to make me feel better as sometimes in this world there is little I can relate to and these newsletters have a voice I completely identify with. Thanks.
T. V. (Student)
Dear Claire…How do i really share or elaborate the worded response – ‘awesome’ – that escaped my mouth, as I read this? How do I really tell you what the word ‘awesome’ springs from? How does one describe this ‘physicality’ that you so wonderfully talk about? I was thinking these thoughts as I thought of how to tell you how touched I was…. And it seemed so important to me that I share that… I felt like a Christmas tree that was all ablaze with bright lights. Not light-bulbs, but more like intensely bright flash-bulbs popping here and there constantly… Your article lighted me up… like a Christmas tree that was dynamically lighted. Thank you(only the tone of the voice would convey what lies within and beneath this word).
B.S. (I.T. Consultant)
Dear Claire….I do enjoy your pieces – they have a great combination of wit and wisdom……
S.S. (Counselor)
I have to say I love the way you write and find it very meaningful and helpful….
C.M (Project Manager)
Claire….you are just one word….Amazing!!!!!!!!!!! Your writing is one of the first to really get to the core of my problem and solve it. Really, thank you from the depths of my heart. Khadijah
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How to Overcome Obstacles
Overcome Obstacles: Turning Your Obstacles into Power You’ve had enough! You’re not going to put up with it any longer. The situation has been going on for far too long. You’ve made up your mind. You’re going to take action. You’re going to follow a new…
Video: The Confidence to Take Risks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q6L54cq5Dw&t=75s A talk from the launch of my book From Wallflower to Sunflower, by Fran Singer, artist, teacher and therapist, who also endorsed the book. In this video, Fran talks about a very important aspect of confidence – the courage to take risks. WHY YOU NEED…
Video: The Power of Self-Acceptance – a participant speaks
https://youtu.be/j5CcNyu2NwU The Power of Self-Acceptance A participant speaks about her experience of participating in Making Moves courses over 20 years and how she learned self-acceptance. This video was filmed at the book launch of From Wallflower to Sunflower. She attended the very first 6 session group…
Video – on being an introvert in an extraverted world
https://youtu.be/ZtwTuZJX9Ig At the book launch of “From Wallflower to Sunflower” I spoke about my motivation for writing the book, in relation to being an introvert in a world that’s set up for extroverts to succeed. If you’re an introvert, or have a strong introverted side, do…
Video: Performance poem “Don’t Believe the Hype”
A poem exploring confident body image https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4vw6FwxA4o&t=110s Performance poem by Jaycee La Bouche at the book launch of “From Wallflower to Sunflower – the quiet person’s guide to natural self-confidence. This poem is for you if your confidence is undermined by concerns about body image or…
Facebook Live: Surviving the Christmas Party Season
Facebook Live: Surviving the Christmas Party Season I held my first ever Facebook Live on Wednesday 5th December 1.15-1.45pm GMT. And I was pretty nervous…. this was a new challenge. I was surprised how much I enjoyed it. I felt the kind of aliveness I used…
Photos and Videos from the Book Launch of From Wallflower to Sunflower
Many thanks to all those who attended the Book Launch of From Wallflower to Sunflower and Celebration of 20 years of Making Moves. People came from far and wide to attend: Here’s a video to give you a flavour of the event and photographs of the…
From Wallflower to Sunflower
Overcome shyness and social anxiety book https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTPnTQQBWEs&feature=youtu.be One of the best books to overcome shyness and social anxiety The quiet person’s path to natural self-confidence Overcome shyness and social anxiety book – if you’re quiet, shy or an introvert If you are sick and tired of…
Why are more and more people now are defining themselves as wallflowers?
An excerpt from From Wallflower to Sunflower: the quiet person’s path to natural self-confidence – Claire Schrader’s new book. The Original Wallflowers Very sadly a wallflower has become a derogatory term so that no one wants to be named or seen as a wallflower by other…
Body Confidence – Love Talk Show on Sky TV
A few years ago, I was interviewed by James and Helena of the Love Talk Show, on Sky TV, on the subject of Body Confidence. We explored a number of interesting questions. James and Helena talked about how very attractive confidence is in relationships and particularly…
How to stop killing your hopes and dreams
Winter solstice morning This morning the new sun appeared on the horizon. It is the sun that will carry us through to midsummer. The Celts stayed awake all night to honour the dark time when the old sun dies (often through very bitter weather) and to…
How to stop shyness from ruining your life – Chrissy B Show on Sky TV
How to stop shyness from ruining your life https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=17&v=bU5QzM6MLpA Broadcast on SKY TV (channel 203) on the 10th June at 10pm 2015. (12-minute edited version) Full version – 45 minutes. https://youtu.be/RSDLkhMrzj8?list=PL1rS90IPvLHXVkRwetunu7UNcgc7UUfaa See https://www.chrissybshow.tv/ © Claire Schrader 2015 Want to break free? Join one of my upcoming…